Thursday, April 17, 2008

The Flight of the Teething Ring

Claira's newest accomplishment is throwing things. Of course, it's a bittersweet new trick because it really ticks her off. She's still working on getting her two front bottom teeth to come in so she is constantly chewing on things...beads, rattles, my hair, her clothes...well, she especially likes the little teethers that we keep in the fridge for her, but she gets SSOOOOO excited when I give her one that she can barely keep it in her hands long enough to make it to her mouth! I'll hand her one, and she starts squealing and cooing like crazy, shaking her hands all about, and tosses it at least three times for me to retrieve it before she finally settles down and gets it to her mouth. Of course, that's only if she isn't mad as a hornet by that time. She also loves to look at herself, and we take a few minutes to visit the mirror in our bedroom whenever she wakes up from a nap. Today, I finally went down to the playroom to dig out some of the baby face books from Elsie's babyhood days, and Claira LOVES to look at them and "talk" to them.

School of Mine

Mandalynn in a blog

I'm a loving, devoted wife and mother of two with a camera. My husband and I have set our lives apart to live for God, and we're raising children who will one day make that same decision for themselves. Hopefully, they'll have a few less bumps along the way! Mainly, I'm enjoying life and all the joy that a toddler and an infant bring to each day.

Followers

My Sweet Husband, Jason

This man is evidence that God really pays attention when I pray. It amazes me how well we seem to fit together and balance one another. He's the leader of our home and also a leader in our church and at his workplace. I'm so thankful for him! He's my best friend and a great daddy to our sweet girls.

Our Sweet Elsie

Elsie was born on February 25, 2005 with a cleft soft palate. It was repaired shortly before her first birthday, and she's as good as new! We're very blessed that God has continued to provide healing for her as she hasn't suffered any of the other problems associated with having a cleft. Her favorite things are Fancy Nancy, going to church, her best friend-Lydia, playing her Leapster, and making bracelets.